Publisher's Synopsis
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion is a collection of two classic novels by Jane Austen, originally published in 1818 and 1817 respectively. Northanger Abbey is a satirical novel that follows the story of Catherine Morland, a young and na�����ve girl who is invited to stay with the wealthy Tilney family at their estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine is a fan of Gothic novels and imagines the estate to be full of dark secrets and mysteries, but she soon learns that reality is very different from fiction. The novel explores themes of social class, education, and the dangers of imagination.Persuasion, on the other hand, is a more mature and introspective novel that follows the story of Anne Elliot, a woman in her late twenties who is still unmarried. Anne had been persuaded to break off her engagement to the man she loved, Captain Wentworth, due to his lack of wealth and prospects. However, when he returns to her life years later as a successful naval captain, Anne must confront her feelings and the consequences of her past decisions. The novel explores themes of regret, second chances, and the importance of communication.Together, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion showcase Austen's wit, social commentary, and insight into human nature. They are beloved classics of English literature and remain popular to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
